We’ve got an Exciting Night planned for Nature Enthusiasts!
We’re hosting a free celebration of night creatures with special emphasis on moths, toads, bats and snakes!
Alberta Lepidopterists Guild, Alberta Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy and Alberta Community Bat Program will be joining us for a memorable evening! This free event is open to people of all ages who want to learn more about all the creatures we rarely see!
Location:
Pembina Nordic Centre, 7010 Twp 494, Eagle Point Provincial Park.
Date and Time
July 31, 2024 from 7:00 pm to 11:30 pm (or 11:30 pm until late if the moths are really great).
Some of the activities we have planned:
- Discover how entomologists and amateur naturalists live trap moths!
- Help identify the moths we capture!
- Admire the stunning butterfly & moth displays presented by ALG!
- Attend the Alberta Community Bat Program presentation
- Check out the Moth Light & Sheet (all night) with ALG!
- Meet a Live Bat!
- Meet the Creature (salamander & snake ) at AARC’s booth!
- Visit with other participants around the campfire while toasting a marshmallow or two!
Evening Itinerary
- 7:00 to 7:30 pm – Introductions/Presentations
- 7:30 to 7:45 pm – Meet the Bat
- 7:45 to 8:00 pm – Meet the Salamander and Snake
- 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Open Moth Traps from the night before an ID moths
- 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm – Displays in the Outdoor Education Centre
- 9:00 – Moth Lights Turned On for the night
- 9:00 pm – Campfire & Marshmallows
- 9:30 to 10:30 pm – AARC toad walks – Registration for the Toad Walk is closed.
- 10:30 pm – Bat Walks – Registration for the Bat Walk is closed.
- 11:30 pm – If the moths are great, we stay late!
Register Now! It’s FREE! (Toad Walk & Bat Walk Registration is now closed)
